RT @davidakin: Woman just strolled by Trudeau and cheerfully said :”Hi Mr. Blackface! Nice to meet you!”
Toronto police to collect and release race-based data under new policy
In a statement Thursday afternoon, a police spokesperson said the goal of the new policy is to “eliminate potential systematic racism.” Continue reading
2 officers sent to hospital after collision involving alleged impaired driver: Toronto police
Police said the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. when a vehicle crossed into an oncoming lane and crashed into a police cruiser. Continue reading
Man critically injured after losing control of vehicle on DVP: Toronto police
Police said officers received a call shortly after 2 a.m. for reports of a crash in the northbound lanes of the DVP near Spanbridge Road. Continue reading
Ontario government to review vaping amid rising concerns
In a statement to Global News, a spokesperson for Health Minister Christine Elliott said, “Minister Elliott is increasingly concerned about the prevalence and health consequences of youth vaping.” Continue reading
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Fired OPP deputy commissioner, whose lawyer alleged ‘abuse of power,’ to speak with media
Brad Blair, who served as the deputy commissioner of the Ontario Provincial Police, was a sharp critic of Premier Doug Ford’s appointment of Ron Taverner. Continue reading
Sunwing flight blows tire during landing at Pearson airport
Police said they were made aware of the incident at 3:15 p.m. Sunday. Continue reading
Scammer convinced elderly couple to leave money, jewelry outside their home: Toronto police
In a news release Sunday, police said an unknown woman called a couple in the Roncesvalles area Thursday and spoke to them in Polish. Continue reading
Car crashes into East York house, driver flees the scene: Toronto police
Police said officers were called to a house on Chisholm Avenue in East York at 4:16 a.m. for reports of a crash. Continue reading
‘He freakin’ came!’: Tom Hanks stops by Toronto coffee shop after social media campaign
While Grinder Coffee is not exactly near all of the TIFF excitement in the city’s downtown core, they appear to have a knack for convincing stars to drop in. Continue reading
Man seriously injured after ‘targeted’ shooting outside Richmond Hill restaurant, police say
Police said officers received a call at 10:30 p.m. for reports of a shooting in the area of Bayview Avenue and Highway 7. Continue reading
Speed a factor in fatal North York motorcycle crash, police say
Emergency crews responded to the area of Underhill Drive and Lawrence Avenue at 12:20 a.m. for reports of a crash. Continue reading
LCBO, Foodora partner to launch on-demand delivery pilot project in Toronto
It’s the second on-demand delivery pilot launched by the LCBO and Foodora in Ontario. Continue reading
Man charged after allegedly leading Durham police on 100-kilometre chase
The chase was captured on camera by the Durham Regional Police Service’s helicopter. Investigators later confirmed the pickup truck was stolen from the Kingston area. Continue reading
9-year-old child seriously injured after car crashes into tree in Brampton, police say
Officials said a single-vehicle crash seriously injured a 9-year-old child who was rushed to a trauma centre in serious condition. Continue reading
‘It tears me apart’: Family of alleged Scarborough hit-and-run victim pleads for driver to come forward
“They have to feel something. The person must feel something,” said Clayton Jones Sr., the victim’s father. Continue reading